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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 409.19 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 409.19 and 157.55 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 409.19 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/409.19 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 409.19 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 64,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465.05/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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